2026 World Cup / Argentina - Algeria: The official lineups are in!

16.06.26 FT World Cup

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The big moment has arrived for Algeria and Argentina. As they kick off their 2026 World Cup campaigns, both sides face off in a highly anticipated Group J showdown in Kansas City. Check out the official lineups chosen by Lionel Scaloni and Vladimir Petkovic.

The long-awaited moment is finally here. In the night from Tuesday, June 16 to Wednesday, June 17 at 2:00 AM (Algerian time), Algeria makes its grand return to the World Cup after a twelve-year absence, squaring off in a prestigious clash with reigning champions Argentina. At Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Vladimir Petkovic's men will be aiming for a major upset against Lionel Messi and his teammates.

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For this opening day in Group J, both managers have now made their decisions. Lionel Scaloni and Vladimir Petkovic have unveiled their official lineups for this much-anticipated encounter between La Albiceleste and the Fennecs.

The official lineups for Argentina - Algeria:

Argentina:

E. Martinez - G. Montiel - C. Romero - L. Martinez - F. Medina - Mac Allister - E. Fernandez - De Paul - Thiago Almada - Lautaro Martinez - L. Messi (C)

Algeria:

Zidane - Mandi - Bensebaini - Belghali - Aït Nouri - Bentaleb - Boudaoui - Maza - Hadj Moussa - Chaïbi - Gouiri.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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